Supplements & Vitamins
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A Salmonella Outbreak in… Kratom? How This Germ Could Get into Supplements
By Rachael Rettner published
Health officials are again warning Americans not to consume kratom, but this time it's because the substance could be contaminated with Salmonella.

Niacin (Vitamin B3): Benefits & Side Effects
By Alina Bradford published
Niacin is an essential vitamin that helps the digestive system, skin and nervous system to function.

Do Supplements Really Work? Check Out These Fact Sheets for Answers
By Rachael Rettner published
Several new resources from the National Institutes of Health aim to help people cut through the confusion over supplements.

Taking Vitamin B7 Can Mess Up Your Medical Tests
By Jenna Flannigan published

What Is Turmeric?
By Lauren Cox published
Turmeric is a spice with a long history of use in cooking and religious rituals, and evidence suggests it may hold health benefits as well.

What Are Selenium Supplements?
By Lauren Cox published
Selenium supplements are taken by people who want to prevent cancer, heart disease, memory loss and diabetes. But does taking selenium work? Here's a look at what the science says.

Sky-High Doses: Taking Large Amounts of Vitamin D Is on the Rise
By Sara G. Miller published
The number of people taking sky-high doses of vitamin D has increased dramatically in recent years, a new study finds.

Himalayan Salt Lamps: What Are They (and Do They Really Work)?
By Tia Ghose published
Himalayan salt lamps are said to clean the air, neutralize electromagnetic radiation and treat allergies, but are any of these claims true?
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